5607.2.2 Blasting plan.
FC § 5607.2.2
Applications for a permit for use of explosives for blasting operations shall include a blasting plan. The blasting plan shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or blaster as set forth in the rules. The blasting plan shall take into account soil (and rock) type and conditions and be designed to meet the vibration limits imposed by this section and the approved monitoring plan. The blasting plan shall include the following information and documentation and such other information and documentation as the department may require: 1. The nature of the blasting operation: aboveground excavation, tunneling or other underground excavation, underwater blasting, demolition operation, or other blasting operation.
2.The types of explosives to be used, quantities, charge weight per initiation, blast sequence and pattern, and number, depth and diameter of drill holes.
3.For demolition operations: 3.1. Engineering drawings showing the height and elevation of the building or structure to be demolished; 3.2. An engineering analysis of the building or other structure and the techniques that will be used to cause it to implode or otherwise collapse. 3.3. An engineering analysis of the impact of the collapse of the building, including ground vibration and air overpressure impacts on surrounding buildings, structures and infrastructure. 3.4. Floor plans and structural details showing the exact locations at which explosive charges will be placed, structural elements cut and/or other measures taken to cause the structure to implode or otherwise collapse in accordance with the engineering analysis.
4.The location and dimensions of the proposed blast area and other safety zones to be maintained during blasting operations, including clearance to the surrounding buildings, structures and infrastructure.
5.Where blasting may disrupt underlying soil or rock conditions, the blasting plan shall specify the manner in which such consequences will be prevented or mitigated.
6.The applicable ground vibration limits, in accordance with FC 5607.19.1, for every structure in the blast area.
7.For fragile buildings or those having fragile elements potentially endangering the public, limits less than those established in FC Table 5607.19.1 shall be proposed for review and approval by the department.
8.Copies of all other applicable permits and approvals.
